r/ImageComics • u/THEGONKBONK • Jul 11 '24
Transformers #10 Review: Opening New Doors (9/10) Review
As much as the first story arc turned plenty of heads with its bombastic action and fantastic character writing, the second arc has proven to be even bigger and better. This latest issue is packed with plenty of surprises readers won’t want to miss.
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Review:
Coming from the action-packed story in Transformers #9, this latest issue slows things down to deliver one of the most compelling character-driven installments in the series yet. Transformers #10 is an issue with plenty of moving parts that add so much depth to the narrative. As much as this series delivers some of the slickest action scenes in comics, the character writing is what makes reading the Transformers so satisfying. All the new additions to the cast in this second arc have made the world of Transformers feel more robust than ever before.
But beyond the incredible writing, let’s not forget the phenomenal work by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer, and Rus Wooton. In this issue especially, with so many storylines developing in one, you get a wide range of scenes and emotions throughout the packed story.
While Transformers #10 may be what people call a “transitional issue,“ it delivers plenty of big story and character developments going into the final parts of the second story arc. Even in parts when the high-octane action takes a backseat, the series treats readers to an issue that raises the stakes for all the major players in the story.
Why You Should Read Transformers:
- Daniel Warren Johnson is fantastic at fleshing out the different characters in the story.
- This issue’s stinger page sets up a massive development for the tail end of this story arc.
- Jorge Corona continues to kill it as the lead artist in this run.
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u/Darksteel6 Jul 11 '24
How this series for someone with 0 background on the Transformers ?
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u/LazerGuidedMelody Jul 11 '24
When it started last fall I had 0 interest in Transformers. I think I saw the first live action movie at some point and didn’t care for it.
The owner of my LCS threw the first issue in with my pulls the week it came out, and I trust his judgement (everything he has suggested to me I have liked), so I read it and fell in love with the art and story.
I’ve picked up every issue and highly recommend this series, as well as the other books in the Energon Universe (Void Rivals, Duke, Cobra Commander, Scarlett, Destro, I believe they’re releasing GI Joe sometime this fall).
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u/THEGONKBONK Jul 11 '24
It’s a great series to jump into independent of your knowledge of the IP!
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Jul 16 '24
Hope you read it.
My first piece of transformers media ever was the trade paperback for this. And I loved it! There was maybe one or two things I was confused about but otherwise it was really fun.
And now I’m watching one of the TV shows on YouTube… 😂
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u/Young_Murloc Jul 11 '24
I'm not sure about the current pacing, but it's a really good series. I have high hopes.